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IHS: average age of vehicles on the road in US steady at 11.4 years; scrappage rate declining

Green Car Congress

In addition, new vehicle registrations outpaced scrappage by more than 24% for the first time in a decade, according to the analysis. years by 2019. This while VIO is up 1.5%, a rate the auto industry hasn’t seen in the US since 2004-2005. million (1.5 percent) since last year. years through 2015, then rise to 11.5

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors. Our verdict – green shoots should not be ignored.